FLEX Global 2027: Fully Funded Cultural Exchange Program for High School Students from Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, and Bahrain to Study in the USA
Applicant criteria
- NationalityBahrain, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia
- Age15 - 18
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Job locationUnited States
- Deadline2026-11-20
Opportunity description
Amideast has announced the opening of applications for the FLEX Global 2027–2028 Cultural Exchange Program, offering high school students from Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, and Bahrain the opportunity to spend a full academic year in the United States through a fully funded program sponsored by the US Department of State.
Participants live with American host families, attend local high schools, and take part in various educational, cultural, and community activities designed to develop their leadership skills and promote cross-cultural understanding.
FLEX Global Exchange Program Details
The program lasts for a full academic year in the United States, during which students attend American high schools and live with host families. This provides them with an opportunity to experience American culture and gain valuable educational and life experiences.
Participants also engage in community service and volunteer activities that help them develop leadership, communication, and independence skills, alongside enrichment activities focusing on business, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Upon completing the academic year, participants return to their home countries equipped with new skills, knowledge, and cultural experiences, which they are encouraged to use to contribute to their local communities.
The program is sponsored by the US Department of State and funded by the US government, while Amideast is responsible for recruiting applicants and managing the application and selection processes in participating Arab countries.
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Application deadlines and eligibility requirements vary by country, including age, grade level, academic performance, and English language proficiency.
The program generally targets students between the ages of 15 and 18 who are enrolled in eligible secondary school grades, according to each country's education system.
Applicants must also not have completed or graduated from secondary school before the beginning of the 2027–2028 academic year.
Benefits
- Spend an academic year in the United States.
- Live with a host family.
- Attend a U.S. high school.
- Engage in community activities and develop leadership skills.
- Take part in American Excellence enhancement activities focused on business, technology and entrepreneurship.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must be citizens of countries eligible for the program, including Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, and Bahrain, and must meet the nationality and residency requirements specific to their country.
Applicants must generally be between 15 and 18 years old, although age limits and eligible birth dates vary by country.
Applicants must be enrolled in secondary school, specifically in grades 9, 10, or 11, depending on the education system and eligibility requirements of each country.
Applicants must have a good academic record, with a minimum average of 80% or the equivalent of a B grade in most countries, no failing grades in any subject, and must meet the English language requirements.
Applicants must not be US citizens or permanent residents of the United States and must not have previously participated in a long-term academic exchange program in the United States.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to adapt to different cultures, be willing to live with an American host family, and comply with the program requirements and J-1 visa conditions.
Application Deadlines
| Country | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Jordan | November 20, 2026 |
| Morocco | November 22, 2026 |
| Bahrain | November 30, 2026 |
| Tunisia | Not yet announced |
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FLEX Global 2027: Fully Funded Cultural Exchange Program for High School Students from Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, and Bahrain to Study in the USA